Emerald and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
5.2
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Tantalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Emerald and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Emerald and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.
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